Curious Sex Ed: Sex and Religion

In this bonus episode of Curious Sex Ed, DB and Mariah tackle a topic that many people struggle with: the intersection of sex and religion. A listener writes in to ask about their experience growing up super religious and feeling guilty about masturbation and sex. DB and Mariah share their own backgrounds and religious upbringings, and offer insight and advice on how to combat shame and guilt when it comes to pleasure and sex. They also share personal anecdotes and offer practical tips for reframing negative thought patterns and embracing pleasure in a healthy way. —— DB and Mariah chat candidly about how their religious upbringings affected their views of sexuality growing up [00:03:45]. The weight of parental influence on sexual shame [00:12:16]. Mariah discusses how you too can feel sexually liberated even when you grew up with harmful religious shame [00:14:07]. The power of personal values when it comes to combating sexual shame [00:15:43]. Tackling religious sexual shame: DB and Mariah's final thoughts and resources[00:18:31]. —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdb YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Twitter: @sexedwithdb Facebook: @edwithdb Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected]. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, Magic Wand, and Future Method. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! —— About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 8 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Associate Producer: Sadie Lidji Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala